Date:         Fri, 4 Jun 2004 00:30:49 EDT
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From:         Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant - Have I screwd up my engine?
Comments: To: gg811@COMCAST.NET
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In a message dated 6/3/2004 8:08:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
gg811@COMCAST.NET writes:


> regular antifreeze should not be used because it causes corrosion but i
> didnt find where it specifies what Should be used instead

In addtion to the orange coolant mentioned: Also you have the option of using
the VW phosphate-free coolant which sells for about $25 a gallon at the VW
dealer. A brand named Autobahn also makes the phosphate free coolant--some VW
dealers sell this--I think it's more like $16-20 a gallon. Both the VW coolant
and the Autobahn coolant are blue in color.

Rodgers, fascinating stuff that news about the sensor sampling the density of
the coolant mixture. I had no idea it was that sophisticated. That's James
Bond stuff, "Excuse me Miss Moneypenny, but this blinking light tells me this
Martini is a bit light on Gin." Thanks for that info. (on the coolant sensor).


Best
Jeff
83.5 Wstfalia
LA,CA